Saudi Arabia has started a service that helps domestic workers change who they work for. This service lets them move from a company to a single person who is allowed to hire them. The idea is to make it easier for people to find work and for employers to find helpers. This will make things better for workers in Saudi Arabia.
The project, shared by the country’s labour authorities, allows authorized places that hire and take care of house workers to move workers to people using official online systems. Officials mentioned the service is meant to make hiring easier while making sure the moving of workers follows work rules and the contracts they have.
Under the new system, transfer requests will be processed digitally, reducing paperwork and accelerating administrative procedures for both employers and workers. Authorities said the service forms part of ongoing efforts to modernise the domestic labour sector through digital transformation and improve the efficiency of recruitment and sponsorship services.
The new mechanism also seeks to provide greater flexibility for individuals seeking domestic workers while supporting licensed recruitment establishments in managing their workforce more effectively. Transfers will remain subject to regulatory conditions, including the approval of all parties involved and compliance with the Kingdom’s labour and residency requirements.
Saudi Arabia has introduced a series of labour market reforms in recent years to strengthen worker protections, improve service delivery and expand digital government services. The latest measure aligns with broader initiatives to simplify employment procedures, enhance transparency and improve the overall experience for employers and domestic workers.
Officials said the service is expected to contribute to a more organised domestic labour market by facilitating legal transfers through approved channels while reducing reliance on informal arrangements. The digital process also allows authorities to monitor transactions more efficiently and ensure compliance with employment regulations.
The initiative supports the Kingdom’s wider Vision 2030 objectives of improving government services, expanding digital platforms and creating a more efficient labour market. Authorities encouraged employers and recruitment establishments to use official channels when submitting transfer requests and to follow all applicable regulations throughout the process.
